Forge & Friends

Forge & Friends

The ultimate modpack for epic multiplayer 👥 or solo 🧑‍💻 adventures, with 150+ mods for creativity ⚙️, exploration 🌳, and smooth gameplay 🌍✨

by Boytty
380 Downloads
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forgeMC 1.20.1adventuremultiplayeroptimization

About this Modpack

Forge & Friends is an expansive modpack designed to elevate your Minecraft experience, especially when shared with friends. Whether you're building intricate contraptions together or embarking on epic adventures as a team, this pack is perfect for multiplayer fun 👥. But don’t worry—it's just as captivating and rewarding when played solo 🧑‍💻.

Dive into a world where creativity, exploration, and innovation collide 🌟. With over 150 meticulously curated mods, Forge & Friends enhances every aspect of gameplay. Unleash your inner engineer with Create and its add-ons like Create: Sweets & Treats and Create Big Cannons, ideal for constructing incredible machines and contraptions ⚙️. Explore breathtaking new biomes 🌳 with Oh The Biomes We've Gone and Terralith, and tackle revamped structures 🏰 with YUNG's suite of Better mods for dungeons, strongholds, and more.

For the adventurous, Ad Astra opens up the cosmos for space exploration 🚀, while BetterNether and BetterEnd introduce thrilling challenges in reimagined dimensions. Customize your world with Macaw's series of mods, featuring detailed furniture, bridges, roofs, and more to make your builds uniquely yours 🛖.

Farmers and food enthusiasts will find joy in Farmer's Delight and its integrations, adding layers of depth to agriculture and culinary creativity 🍲. Performance mods like Starlight and ImmediatelyFast keep your gameplay running smoothly 💨, whether you're creating with friends or enjoying peaceful solo play.

Immerse yourself with Sound Physics Remastered, Dynamic Lights, and Complementary Shaders for an unparalleled sensory experience ✨. Stay connected and strategize with ease using Simple Voice Chat 🎙️, perfect for that ultimate multiplayer touch.

Whether you're conquering dungeons with friends or embarking on a creative solo journey, Forge & Friends is your ultimate playground of possibilities. Gear up, build, explore, and make epic memories—together or on your own! 🌍🛠️

Available Versions

Forge & Friends 1.0.0release
MC 1.20.1forge380 downloads
November 4, 2024

How to Set Up a Forge & Friends Server

1

Order Server

Choose at least 6 GB RAM (8 GB recommended for Forge & Friends). Based on player count: per 5 players.

2

Install Modpack in Dashboard

Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "Forge & Friends" and click "Install". The forge loader and Minecraft 1.20.1 are configured automatically.

3

Start Server & Play

Start the server – all mods are loaded automatically. Share the server IP with friends and play together!

Frequently Asked Questions

Forge & Friends server crashes or won't start – what to do?

Most common causes: insufficient RAM or wrong forge loader. Check latest.log for "OutOfMemoryError" → increase RAM to at least 8 GB. For "Mixin" or "ClassNotFoundException" errors: modpack version and loader don't match. With Mado Hosting, loader and Minecraft version are auto-configured on modpack install – preventing most startup issues.

How much RAM does a Forge & Friends server really need?

Minimum 6 GB, recommended 8 GB for stable performance. per 5 players. Important: Minecraft modpacks need more RAM than vanilla – plan extra per additional player. With Mado Hosting, you can scale RAM up live at any time without data loss (from €12/month).

Can I add custom mods to Forge & Friends without conflicts?

Yes, but check compatibility: only use mods for the same loader (forge) and same Minecraft version (1.20.1). Common issues: ID conflicts with recipe mods and incompatible coremod versions. The Mado dashboard mod browser only shows compatible mods and warns about known conflicts.

Forge & Friends server lagging – performance tips

1) Increase RAM to 8 GB+. 2) Reduce server view-distance to 8 (server.properties). 3) Pre-generate chunks with the "Chunky" plugin. 4) Use /spark profiler to check which mods consume the most tick time. With Mado Hosting, all servers run on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores – eliminating hardware as a bottleneck.

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Recommended RAM:
8 GB(min. 6 GB)
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Supported Versions

1.20.1

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